Fear of Regret: The Hidden Struggle of Relationship OCD

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether you’ve made the right choice in your romantic relationship? Thinking, for example, “What if I stay in this relationship and waste my chance at a better one?” or “What if I leave and…

Go Ahead, Drink Your Coffee

Caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the world, with coffee representing a major source of intake. In my earlier book, Wonder Drugs, I did not include caffeine. Back then, in the 1980s, caffeine was considered a drink of…

Sad News About Summertime Blues

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in awareness around the causes, symptoms, and coping strategies for people who suffer the mild to severe symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and seasonal depression—including the declaration of December as…